Aircraft Mechanic I (MWO Electrician - UH-60/AH-64/CH-47) Wheeler AAF, HI - CBA

About the role

The Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics Mechanic) adjusts, repairs and/or replaces electrical wiring and aircraft system avionics. Maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components. Performs preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections, performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including flushing crankcase, cleaning screens and filters, greasing moving parts, and checking brakes.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions.
• Apply required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation.
• Apply comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals.
• Supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft and verifies the work was performed satisfactorily, may service engines and airframe components at line station making repairs, short of overhaul, required to keep aircraft in safe operating condition, may specialize in work, repair and modification of structural, precision, and functional spare parts and assemblies, and may specialize in engine repair.
• May be required to troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems to ensure aircraft remains in safe operating condition.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years aviation maintenance experience, two years rotary wing aircraft experience, and two years on the assigned Mission Design Series (MDS).
• All experience must be within the last six years.
• A valid up-to-date A&P license is preferred but not required.
• Mechanics assigned to perform maintenance on FAA certified aircraft must meet FAA requirements.
• Must provide own tools/toolbox. Tools must be shadowed and PID etched in each tool.
• May be required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft avionics systems, troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools.
• Working knowledge of avionics systems, including maintenance parameters, systems operations, limitations and technical orders.
• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.
• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly accrual of 5.70 hours (0 to less than 60 months)
• Bi-weekly accrual of 7.70 hours (60 months but less than 120 months)
• Bi-weekly accrual of 9.20 hours (120 months but less than 240 months)
• 11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)
• 401K Short Term / Long Term Disability Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA
• Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being programs
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $87,921.60 - $43.96 (Hourly rate set by CBA)

Schedule

Not specified